12306 Train Tickets vs Transport for Belgium
If you need a Transportation API that's easy to integrate, go with Transport for Belgium.
12306 Train Tickets
China Railway 12306 — train ticket availability, pricing, and schedule queries
Transport for Belgium
The iRail API is a third-party API for Belgian public transport by train
12306 Train Tickets
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
Transport for Belgium
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | 12306 Train Tickets | Transport for Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Transport for Belgium works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.